News for November 2012

Gifts for General Members• Come and get your pass for a Group Exercise class of your choice• Upgrade to Centerfit Platinum during Chanukah and get 13 months for theprice of 12.For All Members…• Purchase a gift of $100 or more in Personal Training services and receive afree half hour for…

Community Chanukah WorkshopSunday, December 212:30-3 pmJCC South Hills • 345 Kane BoulevardJoin with your South Hills friends from the JCC, Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, Temple Emanuel of South Hills, Chabad of the South Hills, Beth Israel Center (Pleasant Hills), Beth Israel Congregation (Washington, PA) and Congregation Ahavath…

Donate Blood.Save Lives.
Monday, December 172-7 pm
All presenting donors will receive a $10 Gift Card that will be mailed after the blood drive
Help us make your experience faster and more convenient by making an appointment: Visit www.centralbloodbank.org and search with sponsor code C189 or call Jeanne at 412-521-8011, x362 or email…

Mindfulness in eating empowers us to discover and change our unhealthy habits and behaviors around food.
In this class, we will experiment with and explore mindfulness techniques to support you in achieving the weight loss you want. We will include in-class exercises in mindful eating, group discussion, and practical assignments that…

Brian Schreiber, JCC President and CEONovember 9, 2012 24 Heshvan, 5773
In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), it is written, "anyone who works for the community, let your work with them be for the sake of heaven."How fortunate we are in Pittsburgh that we have been able to serve community…

Did you participate in the JCC's Where the Wild Things Are inspired Wild Rumpus Race?
Challenge course for adults and children that combines obstacles and running through the woods. Inspired by Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are
Check out the new image gallery HERE!
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The “why” part of exercise is easy: Physical activity keeps you young by improving balance, mobility, strength and stamina and reducing your stress level as well as your risks of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. It’s the “how” part that can get you stuck: How much, how often, how hard,…

J DaysFor Grades K - 6
Each day includes games, gym time, swimming and snack. Children will have the opportunity to do art projects and no-bake cooking.Have your child bring a dairy lunch, swim suit and towel every day. Please arrive no later than 9:30 am on field trip days.9 am-…

JCC ENDURANCE CLUB
Running Clinic with Registered Dietician Robin Brown, MS RDSunday November 18th at 9:30 am Room 202
How to join the Paws over Pittsburgh Marathon Team
How to properly Hydrate by Robin Brown, MS RD
How to dress for cold weather workouts
Optional group runs
The JCC is the official 2013 Marathon Training partner…

Rabbi Michael Werbow, Congregation Beth ShalomNovember 2, 2012 17 Heshvan, 5773
Weigh candidates fairly when voting
Imagine the urgency with which Abraham greeted his guests. As soon as he saw them coming he ran to greet them. Once he welcomed them and offered them something to eat, we are told that he…

Dear Members,
Your opinion counts! If you haven't already, please spend a few minutes to take our fourth annual member survey, which has been extended to Tuesday, November 6. We know there's always more to learn about how to make the JCC a great place for you. Please help us…